Santos

Santos Futebol Clube

, commonly known as Santos FC, is a Brazilian professional football club based in Santos, São Paulo, Brazil. The team plays their home games at the Vila Belmiro stadium.

History and accomplishments

Founded on April 14, 1912, Santos FC is one of the most successful clubs in Brazilian football history. They have won eight Brasileirão titles, holding the record alongside Palmeiras, and were recognized by FIFA as one of the most successful clubs of the 20th century. The club's trophy cabinet also includes 22 Paulistão titles, 3 Copa Libertadores titles, 2 Intercontinental Cups, and 1 Copa do Brasil. Santos is particularly famous for its "Golden Decade" in the 1960s, led by the legendary Pelé.

Current season (2025)

After being promoted as champions of the 2024 Campeonato Brasileiro Série B, Santos is competing in the 2025 Campeonato Brasileiro Série A. As of September 4, 2025, they are in 15th place in the league standings with 21 points from 21 games, having a record of 6 wins, 4 draws, and 11 losses. The team also reached the semi-finals of the Campeonato Paulista and is currently in the Third Round of the Copa do Brasil.

Noteworthy information

Santos FC is nicknamed the Peixe (fish). Their home stadium, Vila Belmiro, has a capacity of 20,120 spectators. The club also has a successful women's team, known as the Sereias da Vila, which has won national and international titles. Santos was the first team globally to reach 10,000 goals in football history on January 20, 1998. They maintain significant rivalries with Corinthians, Palmeiras, and São Paulo.